A Thing in Disguise: The Visionary Life of Joseph Paxton
- 307 stránok
- 11 hodin čítania
ix, 307 pages, [16] pages of color plates : 20 cm
Kate Colquhoun Knihy
Kate Colquhoun je historička a autorka, ktorá sa vo svojej práci ponára do fascinujúcich životných príbehov a spoločenských fenoménov. Jej prístup k histórii je založený na dôkladnom výskume, ktorý odhaľuje skryté motívy a kultúrne súvislosti. Autorka dokáže oživiť minulosť, pričom sa zameriava na to, ako jednotlivci a ich činy formovali širšiu spoločnosť. Jej diela skúmajú rôznorodé témy od inovatívnych osobností po dejiny gastronómie, čím čitateľom ponúka nové pohľady na to, ako minulosť ovplyvňuje našu súčasnosť.
The Busiest Man in England: The Life of Joseph Paxton, Gardener, Architect, and Victorian Visionary
- 303 stránok
- 11 hodin čítania
Joseph Paxton, a self-taught polymath of the Victorian era, made significant contributions to horticulture, urban planning, and architecture. Known for his innovative solutions to large-scale logistical challenges, he earned the title "The Busiest Man in England" from Charles Dickens. His multifaceted expertise and impact on various fields highlight his remarkable legacy and influence during a transformative period in history.
Mr Briggs' Hat
- 352 stránok
- 13 hodin čítania
The fascinating story of the first ever railway murder
The sensational murder trial of Florence Maybrick that gripped Victorian society.
Taste
The Story of Britain Through Its Cooking
From the Iron Age to the Industrial Revolution, the Romans to the Regency, few things have mirrored society or been affected by its upheavals as much as the food we eat and the way we prepare it. In this involving history of the British people, Kate Colquhoun celebrates every aspect of our cuisine from Anglo-Saxon feasts and Tudor banquets, through the skinning of eels and the invention of ice cream, to Dickensian dinner-party excess and the growth of frozen food. Taste tells a story as rich and diverse as a five-course dinner.
